Accounts Payable Clerk

Griffith Company • Full-time • San Diego, CA • $24 - $29 / hour • 1m ago

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the daily processing of invoices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Check all invoices (from division offices) for accuracy and process for payment, including obtaining approvals and coding to the appropriate cost center and general ledger account.
Prepare and code invoices.
Enter invoices into the accounting system.
Conduct necessary research to obtain invoice, receiver or other documentation in order to process payments in a timely manner.
Prepare invoice deduction notices as necessary.
Participates in rotation schedule as backup for receptionist desk.
Other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Basic Excel and Word), experience with SAP and/or ERP systems a plus.
Must have ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers, internal branch personnel and all levels of management. Maintain politeness and professionalism with company associates and outside vendors.
Ability to perform a variety of tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between processing, research, projects and other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Effective communication
Critical thinking
Time management/multitasking
Detail oriented
Service oriented
Analytical thinking
Punctual

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two years of accounts payable experience required (200 - 600 invoices/month).
Accounts payable experience within the construction industry is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most time spent in an indoor office environment
Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time
Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs
Pushing/pulling of file cabinets
Extended visual use of a computer screen
Frequent typing

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Hourly rate: $24-29 Hourly

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:
1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.

In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.

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